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What's a Wreck?

A Cake Wreck is any cake that is unintentionally sad, silly, creepy, inappropriate - you name it. A Wreck is not necessarily a poorly-made cake; it's simply one I find funny, for any of a number of reasons. Anyone who has ever smeared frosting on a baked good has made a Wreck at one time or another, so I'm not here to vilify decorators: Cake Wrecks is just about finding the funny in unexpected, sugar-filled places.

"Be of good cheer. Do not think of today's failures, but of the success that may come tomorrow. You have set yourselves a difficult task, but you will succeed if you persevere; and you will find a joy in overcoming obstacles. Remember, no effort that we make to attain something beautiful is ever lost."

We will never forget the events of ten years ago, but we will carry on, and we willcarry our hope, and our courage, and our good cheer with us.

I wanted to feature cakes honoring our police, fire, and medical services today, but since we did that not too long ago I don't have enough material for it. So instead, after much deliberation, I've decided to just feature Sweets that will make you happy. Not because we don't honor our heroes, or mourn their loss, but because joy and beauty are their own tribute - and today, I think we can all use a smile.

There's something about bunches of colorful balloons that make me think of my childhood and theme parks, popcorn and parades, and warm sunny days. The fact that this was such a sweet movie doesn't hurt, either.

You might recognize the art; it's been all over the 'net and it's from an artist named bri-chan.

Anyway, the best part is that's not edible paper! The baker used a frozen buttercream transfer, a painstaking and time-consuming technique that requires hand-piping every line and every color. Amazing.

Is that not the most gorgeous thing you've seen today? Look at those little strawberries, and each perfect petal! It's like life and love and cheer, all embodied in one cake (and cupcakes). I love it.

I hope you enjoyed today's Sweets, and that they made you smile. Now, go hug someone you love. Then go hug someone you don't even like*. Because we have to start somewhere, and I think today's just the day to do it.

Wonderful, wonderful post for today. I was dreading today, but this was the first thing I saw and now I feel way better! I hope more people take your attitude. A quote for the day: "Living well is the best revenge." Thanks for the day-brightener!

meanwhile, if you want something funny, (though completely unrelated to cake) here is a spoof of the Miracle Max scene from The Princess Bride, starring a goofy engineer and his three cats. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idoHtkbC7Wk&feature=related

This was perfect. I'm smiling and crying at the same time. I am watching the remembrance on TV - just like I watched the original events on TV 10 years ago - and this was the perfect counterpoint to the sadness of today. There is still beauty and humor and incredible creativity all around us. Creativity wins out every time.

Jen, from watching your Twitter feed, I know this took some time to decide upon, and it is absolutely perfectly chosen and perfectly written!! I agree with the sentiment that we need smiles to continue healing from what occurred.

Thank you for this gentle and sweet post. Needed. If you haven't bumped in to this blog http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/ you may want to. Besides great DYI, tutorials, and free graphics and fonts, she too is in the fan club of "orange and teal rocks!"

Hey Jen, thanks for the post today. Today is my birthday and it's great to see something that doesn't make me cry. Yes, I celebrate on this day because it is my birthday, but I celebrate it in honor of all the people who cannot celebrate theirs.

I know this post is for the anniversary of 9/11, but I lost my 3-year-old in a tragic accident last month and I felt like this post was just for me. Thanks Jen, it was a beautiful reminder of all the wonderful things in this world...in the form of cake :)

I have never posted before, either, but I really enjoy this site - and have to agree with everyone else: you nailed it. Thank you for putting something so sweet and beautiful together to help us all feel happy and hopeful, I think we all really need that, especially now. I'm on the brink of being jobless again, and the landlord is doubling my rent in a few months, so, I agree that positive thinking and working together are the only things that will get us all through these dark days. Thanks for setting such a great example for the rest of us.

The original of the princess cake is here on dA http://bri-chan.deviantart.com/art/smile-for-the-camera-42854459?q=&qo= by bri-chan. ^_^ (hope that link works- I'm mobile & they don't always work) also I love your site!

The Princess cake made me laugh out loud. And the "rainbow" cake, and the New York one, and the owl---incredible. The flower garden cake is especially amazing. Thank you so much for your message and posting such wonderful photos today!

Posting these AMAZING cakes today was a great decision...made me smile on a day when a smile is needed! Also, thanks for the link to the Steam Powered Giraffe song. ^^ That *really* made me smile.Thanks, Jen!

Thank you for a truly inspiring post, not to mention showing me the first ever Disney Princess cake that I would ever consider purchasing (*is a geek of many fandoms, but Disney ain't one of them*)! I think that you struck just the right chord for today, and one which I think those who were lost would appreciate. I also loved Momcat's quote for the day: "living well is the best revenge" - hear, hear!